Hartlepool

Hartlepool's population grew in the 10 years leading up to 2011. At the same time there were changes in marriage, housing tenure and health.

The population passed 92,000

In the decade leading up to the most recent census, the population of Hartlepool increased by 3.9%, from about 88,600 to 92,000.

The addition of about 3,400 people means this area's population increased at a slower rate than the total population of England (up 7.9% since the 2001 census).

In 2011, Hartlepool was home to, on average, 7 people per football pitch-sized piece of land (about 7,140 square metres).

Population density was higher than the average across the North East

Population density (usual residents per 7,140 square metres) across the North East, March 2011 (larger dots represent greater increase since 2001)

Rise in rate of unemployment

Census 2011 data also show a change in the employment status of many here.

The percentage of Hartlepool residents that were unemployed increased from 5.5% in 2001 to 7.8% in 2011.

In 2011, just under one in two (49%) people aged 16 to 74 said they were employed, compared with 48% in 2001. The percentage of Hartlepool residents that were self-employed increased from 4.3% to 5.7%.

The proportion of unemployed people increased faster here than in any other local authority district across the North East. As a result, this area had the region’s highest proportion of unemployed people.

The rate of unemployment in Hartlepool increased by 2.3 percentage points

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 in Hartlepool, the North East and England that said they were unemployed, March 2001 and March 2011

More single people in Hartlepool

This area saw the North East's third-largest rise in the proportion of people who had never been married or in a civil partnership.

Across the region, only Newcastle upon Tyne (from 38% to 47%) and Middlesbrough (from 33% to 39%) saw a greater increase in the proportion of people who had never been married or in a civil partnership.

Every local authority area across the North East saw a rise in the proportion of people who had never been married or in a civil partnership, as the regional average grew from 29% to 34%.

In 2011, just over one in three (34%) people aged 16 and over in Hartlepool said they were single, compared with 28% in 2001. The percentage that said they were married decreased from 51% to 45%.

The proportion of people who had never married or entered a civil partnership was lower than across the North East

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that that said they were single across local authority areas in the North East and the average across England, March 2011

Rise in private renting

The percentage of households in Hartlepool that rented privately increased from 8.0% to 15% in the decade to 2011.

In 2011, just under one in four (24%) households lived in social housing, compared with 27% in 2001. The percentage of Hartlepool households that owner their home decreased from 63% to 60%.

The proportion of privately rented homes increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the North East (from 7.2% in 2001 to 14% in 2011). Across England, the proportion increased from 9.9% to 17%.

Private renting in Hartlepool increased by 6.8 percentage points

Percentage of households in Hartlepool, the North East and England that rented privately, March 2001 and March 2011

Health improved

The percentage of Hartlepool residents that described their health as bad or very bad decreased from 12% to 8.1% in the decade to 2011.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2011, just under 8 in 10 (76%) said their health was good or very good, compared with 64% in 2001. The percentage of Hartlepool residents that described their health as fair decreased from 24% to 16%.

The proportion of residents that perceived their health as bad or very bad fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the North East (from 12% in 2001 to 7.5% in 2011). Across England, the proportion fell from 9.1% to 5.5%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’bad’ or ’very bad’ health in Hartlepool decreased by 4.2 percentage points

Percentage of usual residents in Hartlepool, the North East and England said their health was bad or very bad, March 2001 and March 2011

More people cohabiting

The percentage of households in Hartlepool, which comprised a cohabiting couple, increased from 8.1% to 10% in the 10 years leading up to the latest census.

In 2011, just under one in three (33%) households had only a single person, compared with 31% in 2001. The percentage of households in Hartlepool, which comprised a married couple (with or without children), decreased from 36% to 31%.

The proportion of households with an unmarried couple increased here at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the North East (from 7.8% in 2001 to 10.0% in 2011). Across England, the proportion increased from 8.3% to 9.9%.

The percentage of households with a cohabiting couple in Hartlepool increased by 2.3 percentage points

Percentage of households in Hartlepool, the North East and England that had an unmarried couple, March 2001 and March 2011

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